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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.34, 2,003.05 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.34, 2,003.05 and 361.44 is: 542.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.34 : 2,003.05 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.34/2,003.05 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.34x = 2,003.05 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.34x = 723,982.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,982.39/1,335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.17

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